Latvia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Northern Ireland U21 travel to face Latvia U21 on Tuesday 31 March in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification, with Daugavas stadions the venue – the ball rolls at 12:00 WAT. In the table, Latvia U21 are 5th on 7 points after 10 matches; Northern Ireland U21 are 3rd with 7. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Latvia U21 1.2 xG, Northern Ireland U21 1.5 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Latvia U21 32%, draw 25%, Northern Ireland U21 43%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Latvia U21 1–1 Northern Ireland U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Latvia U2132%fair 3.11 · @3.10
Draw25%fair 4.01 · @3.20
Northern Ireland U2143%fair 2.33 · @2.15
2.68Expected goals
1.21Latvia U21 xG
1.47Northern Ireland U21 xG
55%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
0–27%
2–17%
From our goals model: Latvia U21 1.2 – 1.5 Northern Ireland U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Latvia U21
Northern Ireland U21
Attack vs UEFA U21 Championship Qualification average
-9%
-3%
Goals conceded vs average
+22%
-17%
Our expected goals here
1.39
1.76
Our own ratings from every UEFA U21 Championship Qualification result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Northern Ireland U21 to win✓
43%
2.33
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.33
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.80
Draw no bet
Northern Ireland U21 (draw no bet)✓
57%
1.75
–
Asian handicap
Latvia U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.16
–
First team to score
Northern Ireland U21 to score first
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.37
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Northern Ireland U21 / FT Northern Ireland U21✗
26%
3.91
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.14
–
Recent results
Latvia U21 – last 1
D
27 Mar
@ Georgia U21
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Northern Ireland U21 – last 1
L
27 Mar
@ Germany U21
0–3
L
0.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Latvia U21 and Northern Ireland U21.
What is the prediction for Latvia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Latvia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
On our numbers Latvia U21 have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Northern Ireland U21 43%.
How many goals will there be in Latvia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Latvia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Our predicted score is Latvia U21 1–1 Northern Ireland U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Latvia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Latvia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Daugavas stadions.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.